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Novice Shaving. Mandalay.

89% of Burmese are Buddhists (many of them believe also in tutelary spirits called «nat»). Custom imposes two monastic retreats during their existence : as a novice monk from age 10 to 20 years and then as a full monk at any other age beyond 20 years. On these occasions their hair is shaved.

89 % des Birmans sont bouddhistes (beaucoup d’entre eux croient aussi aux esprits tutélaires qu’ils nomment «nat»). La coutume leur impose deux retraites monastiques durant leur existence : comme moine novice entre l’âge de 10 à 20 ans, puis comme moine à part entière à n’importe quel autre âge au-delà de 20 ans. En ces occasions leurs cheveux sont rasés.


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Ron LaCroix18-Mar-2018 11:24
One of the best candid photos I have seen. Simple, no distractions, and very intimate.
gerrit23-Mar-2015 13:20
Such a tenderness. V
Graeme22-Mar-2015 11:56
Fascinating information of these monks, Danad. I love this portrait of the older monk being shaved.V
Pieter Bos22-Feb-2015 10:26
Wonderful double portrait! The natural light is great! ~V
Paul Runnestø13-Feb-2015 19:00
Nice capture
claude07-Feb-2015 11:06
Un très beau moment capturé !
Ika Zinka Eferl05-Feb-2015 19:56
Lovely scene ,nice portrait!V
hamery21-Jan-2015 21:39
A stunning capture, danad. A good eyes and effective compo for this great candid. V
Martin Lamoon21-Jan-2015 14:31
A wonderful capture of the two monks.
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KAI-WING LEUNG21-Jan-2015 14:20
Nice candid! V
Zoltán Balogh21-Jan-2015 13:16
How interesting! V
Marcia Rules21-Jan-2015 12:33
humanity spills over here. VV!
Gilles Navet21-Jan-2015 12:21
Un moment simple bien "capté"
V Gilles
Tom LeRoy21-Jan-2015 08:30
A concentrated look and a fine shot ! V
Helen Betts21-Jan-2015 05:38
Beautiful candid, looks like a labor of love. V.
Gill Kopy21-Jan-2015 01:29
Takes close concentration - great catch and so cool how the light is reflected on the shaver's face. V
Allan Jay20-Jan-2015 23:13
Thanks for sharing there beliefs and events, Danad.
Neil Marcus20-Jan-2015 22:59
A candid that is unique to Westerners. Well done, Danad. "V"
John Hamers20-Jan-2015 22:39
Great capture of this scene. Beautiful light !!V
Patricia Kay20-Jan-2015 22:14
Fabulous candid Danad...BV
Fabienne20-Jan-2015 21:56
Jolie scène excellement saisie.
Jim Coffman20-Jan-2015 21:17
Great candid image and very good information!
joseantonio20-Jan-2015 21:05
Love that image of concentration in them.V.
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